Education Bill 2025 passed in Parliament
The Education Bill 2025 has been passed in Parliament, with 38 MPs voting in favour, 14 against, while three MPs did not cast their votes.While speaking in strong support
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Access for persons with disabilities continues to be overlooked in many new developments - Nasilasila
A steep ramp is suitable for a wheelbarrow, not a wheelchair. This was highlighted by the Programme Coordinator for Disaster Risk Reduction and Inclusive Climate Actio
Drua ‘should have won’, says Jackson after controversial forward pass call
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head Coach Glen Jackson believes his side “probably should have won†their clash against the Western Force last night after a contr
FCEF CEO says Fiji’s labour market not working for local employers
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO, Edward Bernard says Fiji needs to do more to reintegrate workers returning from overseas seasonal employment schemes back into
Seaqaqa nurse Azfeen Shaukat Ali turns passion for farming into award-winning success
Despite working full-time as a nurse at the Seaqaqa Health Centre, Azfeen Shaukat Ali has successfully managed a growing sugarcane farm in Seaqaqa.Ali, who is in his m
Fiji’s skills gap in the workforce has reached a crisis point - Bernard
The identification of 95 distinct skills in the National Skills Gap Survey Report, including chefs, IT technicians, accountants, electricians and machine operators, highl
Fiji needs 1,600 new homes annually over next 30 years - Nalumisa
About 24 percent of Fiji’s urban population is currently living in informal settlements, with many families facing insecure land tenure, poor housing conditions an
International drug investigations team to be set up in Colombia following Pacific crime summit
To combat the growing threat of illicit drugs in the region, a new International Joint Investigations Team will be set up in Colombia to target traffickers as the Austral
Families struggle as Sigatoka water outages continue for 4th day
Residents in Sigatoka continue to face constant water outages for four straight days now, leaving many helpless and questioning why hotel areas have water while they do n
Kolinisau urges Fiji 7s to capitalise on opportunities in Spain
As the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side continues its preparation for the upcoming Valladolid 7s in Spain, coach Osea Kolinisau has stressed that the team shoul
FCOSS calls for budget support as families struggle with “hidden” inflation
Following the findings of a comprehensive multi-week market surveillance exercise by the Consumer Council of Fiji that consumers are grappling with a growing form of â
Tuwai targets improvements as Fiji prepares for Spain
Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side Assistant Coach Jerry Tuwai says their aim is to win the tournament in Spain and improve their standings on the World Champions
Consumer Council of Fiji raises concerns over rising food prices and shortages
The Consumer Council of Fiji says consumers continue to face pressure from the rising cost of living, increasing prices of everyday goods and shortages of affordable item
SOE says election preparations ongoing despite uncertainty over Local Government polls
The Fijian Elections Office is continuing to prepare for both the Local Government elections and the next general election, despite uncertainty now over whether the munic
Rabuka responds to Narube’s claims of weak leadership in Fiji
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has responded to comments made by Unity Fiji Party Leader Savenaca Narube regarding leadership and military participation in politics. R
Jackson urges Drua players to earn Flying Fijians selection
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head Coach Glen Jackson says players must take greater responsibility for their preparation and performances if they want to secure places in t
Joint Police and military operations going well with clear boundaries – Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Joint Taskforce operations involving Police and the military are going well, with clear boundaries understood by both forces.While
‘I’ll take the blame’ – Jackson after Drua defeat to Waratahs
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head Coach Glen Jackson says he takes full responsibility for the side’s 50-35 defeat to the NSW Waratahs on Saturday, admitting the Dru
Countdown begins for historic Fiji-Wales Nations Championship match
Close ties between Fiji and Wales will add extra significance to the upcoming clash as the countdown to the Nations Championship continues, with just 47 days remaining be
Valenicina residents still struggling for roads, water and electricity after years of waiting
Residents of Saioni Settlement in Valenicina, Lami, say they are still living without proper road access, running water and electricity despite years of waiting for assis
UniFiji to unveil Leonidas replica during Girmit Day commemoration
A replica of the Leonidas, the first ship to bring indentured labourers to Fiji will be unveiled today as the University of Fiji commemorates Girmit Day. UniFiji Depar